The so called "e-pill", which is being advertised in popular magazines with a free bookmark, is now the buzz-word in town among young sexually active women. I don't have any problem with adverts but my question is: what are the implications of the pill? Many young people are now using the e-pill routinely, some even buying the pills in advance. I don't know if this is part of 'disaster management'
It was the other day on Valentine's Day that many people visited Chemists and bought all the e-pills, just as they do over the weekends. Data shows that rampant use of e-pills is on the hike. What does that tell us? It is not what most people go for that is good for consumption. Reason with me about these pills.
First,
. Inadequate knowledge, easy availability in the chemist Shop without prescription and lack of supervision by medical personnel can result in complications. Since it is known as an emergency contraceptive pill, I believe then it should be used under such conditions. It has been the scape-goat of the young sexually active ladies who do not want to face the responsibilities that may come with an active sexual life. Remember it is not as effective as regular contraceptive methods like condoms, Birth Control Pills or IUCD-Copper T. It contains hormones Estrogen and Progesterone and will alter Hormone Balance and periods can be delayed. Frequent use may make periods to be irregular. Besides this are other side effects like Nausea and Vomiting, Venous Thrombosis, heavy bleeding, cramps etc. Take note of this message: regular use of the emergency contraception may cause infertility and in some instances increase the risk of cancer.
"The youth are getting the message that it is OK to go out and have fun because they don't have to get pregnant,"
says Dominic Karanja, chair of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya. E-pill does not protect from sexually Transmitted Diseases like Candida and other infections, Herpes and fatal HIV and Hepatitis B & C. This is more dangerous than pregnancy!
"No research has ever proved that any reproductive health product has increased promiscuity."
PSI's Daun Fest
I disagree with the above statement. One doesn't have to do any research to know the implications of something even if it has been evidenced over time. Even so, the choice to continue with the use of the same, bearing in mind the consequences, lies with you.
PSI is an organization that not only funds the advertisement of e-pills but also supports the government in funding some of its health programs.
It was the other day on Valentine's Day that many people visited Chemists and bought all the e-pills, just as they do over the weekends. Data shows that rampant use of e-pills is on the hike. What does that tell us? It is not what most people go for that is good for consumption. Reason with me about these pills.
First,
this pill is meant to be an 'Emergency' contraceptive and one should not have emergency every month or 3-4 times in a month
. Inadequate knowledge, easy availability in the chemist Shop without prescription and lack of supervision by medical personnel can result in complications. Since it is known as an emergency contraceptive pill, I believe then it should be used under such conditions. It has been the scape-goat of the young sexually active ladies who do not want to face the responsibilities that may come with an active sexual life. Remember it is not as effective as regular contraceptive methods like condoms, Birth Control Pills or IUCD-Copper T. It contains hormones Estrogen and Progesterone and will alter Hormone Balance and periods can be delayed. Frequent use may make periods to be irregular. Besides this are other side effects like Nausea and Vomiting, Venous Thrombosis, heavy bleeding, cramps etc. Take note of this message: regular use of the emergency contraception may cause infertility and in some instances increase the risk of cancer.
"The youth are getting the message that it is OK to go out and have fun because they don't have to get pregnant,"
says Dominic Karanja, chair of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya. E-pill does not protect from sexually Transmitted Diseases like Candida and other infections, Herpes and fatal HIV and Hepatitis B & C. This is more dangerous than pregnancy!
"No research has ever proved that any reproductive health product has increased promiscuity."
PSI's Daun Fest
I disagree with the above statement. One doesn't have to do any research to know the implications of something even if it has been evidenced over time. Even so, the choice to continue with the use of the same, bearing in mind the consequences, lies with you.
PSI is an organization that not only funds the advertisement of e-pills but also supports the government in funding some of its health programs.
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